Day 2 Fine Western, American, European Works
Sat, Nov 7, 2015 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 8, 2015 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 859
Colvin Smith
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Scottish, 1795-1875) Portrait of William Gillies, brother of John Gillies (1747–1836) a Scottish tutor, historian and man of letters), unsigned, oil on canvas, 28 x 36 in.; original gilt wood and composition frame crackle; framer with extensive losses; flaking, crackle, gime, some bloom, scattered retouch. Provenance: By tradition, this portrait was purchased by J.P. McQuillery in a yard sale. It was said the work had come from Struan House. It was later donated to Christ School
Condition
crackle; framer with extensive losses; flaking, crackle, gime, some bloom, scattered retouch
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